Cho on power forwards Vonleh, free agent Josh McRoberts and Cody Zeller: I think the game’s changed a little bit and versatility is really critical no matter position you’re at. Those are things all three of those players bring — versatility — so I think that’s important in today’s game.

Cho on Vonleh being available with the ninth pick: I had been in pretty constant contact with Noah’s agent, Jeff Schwartz. They represent several players (with the Hornets): Kemba (Walker) and Al Jefferson and Cody, so I’m close with their agency. I kept in constant contact with them seeing when Noah’s going to slide (in the draft), he’s not going to slide, who has interest in him, who doesn’t have interest in him. As we got closer to (choosing a player), we got a little better feeling that he might be there. So we’re just thrilled he was there.

Cho on the free-agent class: When we looked (at who might be available) back-up point guard is one of the deepest spots and so we feel like we’ll get a good back-up point guard in free agency. We could always use some more scoring and shooting. We also need a third point guard. Those are all things we’ll address. We’ve been preparing for the draft and free agency for the last year so we have a definite game plan going into free agency and we’re going to start preparing for that right away (negotiations can start July 1 and free agents can sign beginning July 10).

Clifford on the draft picks: I think Noah has the potential to play well in all aspects of the game. He led the Big Ten in rebounding (as a freshman). He has natural skill when you watch him play and he has the length and quickness to be a very good defender. And I don’t think there’s many guys like that. His upside is to be an exceptional NBA player.

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